Fastener ("fibula")

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Ovoid hollow bar with slightly convex top and beveled sides, narrowing to a point at each end. Rising from interior, three studs with flat round tops, the center one larger in diameter than the other two. Incised surface, top and sides, inlaid with gold and niello in floral and vine patterns; on...

Ovoid hollow bar with slightly convex top and beveled sides, narrowing to a point at each end. Rising from interior, three studs with flat round tops, the center one larger in diameter than the other two. Incised surface, top and sides, inlaid with gold and niello in floral and vine patterns; on bordering facets, alternating triangles of silver and niello. Fine patina; some inlay missing. Dent in one side near central stud, damage to surface visible; stud somewhat bent.